I need to thank Professor M for all that he has shared with me in the past years. The biggest thing that has changed the way my process goes is the notebook. List sizes, weights, locations for hooks, weights, eyes, slopes, and anything that will help you duplicate the first lure you have made.

I recently came up with a paint scheme that changes the way I go about painting lures. I painted three lures and waited a week to try it again. I looked at the notebook and realized I didn’t write down any of the procedures. I took me another week to figure out what I did and wrote down the steps so I could repeat the process.

As we all know, it’s not only the notebook. When you think of all of the Jigs (sanding, table saw, wire bending etc…) that he shared with SB. They make the process of building lures so much easier and more precise.

O.D. Mike

Nice ! Looks like a baby bluefin
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Thanks Eben that was the goal!!!

Badass paint job right there!

That is why this site is great, sound advice from quality people. I do the same and then quantify my builds in some manner. I start with the intention, then record the differences. Nothing compares to putting a plug in the right hands for honest feedback.
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Thanks Mike. The hard work was done by you. Always satisfying seeing what others do with the information. My pleasure.
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Thanks Linesider82!!! There is a lot of information on this site, search for it and you will find it!!!

Your a good man Paul!!!

Beauty! Nice work Mike you Office Donkey!

Nice plug!

This site is full of great information from Professor M and many others. Definitely helps to shorten the learning curve.
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Very nice, Mike -- that's foil, correct?

Looks sick Mike nice job!

Very nice, Mike -- that's foil, correct?

I haven't tried to apply foil yet, its all paint!

Paul is a Prince

I haven't tried to apply foil yet, its all paint!

Good Lord, then that is some seriously impressive reflective paintwork. Nice job!

Paul is a great guy. Always glad to help out.

Paul is a great guy.

Yeah Numbskull, what he said
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Good Lord, then that is some seriously impressive reflective paintwork. Nice job!

Thanks Eric!!!

Can't say more about the great and knowledgeable builders on this site. I've been at this obsession for over 10 yrs. Without the help, guidance suggestions from fellows like Paul, I still would be making more firewood than successful lures. Thanks to ALL!!

Nice job Mike,
Paulie be good.........
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Good Lord, then that is some seriously impressive reflective paintwork. Nice job!

Don't think you will see how O.D. does that paint job posted? Trade secret and lots of R&D. Just MHO

I will say that when I'm ready to show how I do the paint job, I will make a video and show it here first. I appreciate being a part of this forum.